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Eyesight Ophthalmic Services is Northern New England's Leading Provider of Eye Care

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services is Northern New England's leading provider of eye care for both adults and children.

Our skilled staff of ophthalmologists & optometrists can be seen at any of our four convenient locations in Portsmouth, Exeter, Somersworth and Kittery. For individual office information, click locations, hours, & directions.

For personal assistance or to schedule an appointment, call 603-436-1773.

When you visit Eyesight, you know that your vision is in the hands of some of the finest specialists in New England.

It's our brand promise!

We specialize in:

  • Cornea, Cataract, and Premium Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma Diagnosis and Management
  • Cosmetic and functional Eyelid Surgery
  • Oculoplastic Eye Care
  • General Ophthalmology
  • Keratoconus and Corneal Cross Linking
  • Dry Eye Disease Management
  • Retina & Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Specialty Contact Lens Exams & Fittings
  • Routine Eyecare
  • Contact Lenses, Designer Frames, and Sunglasses
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Helping You See Better is Our Passion.

Eyesight Ophthalmic Services encourages you to learn everything you can about routine eye care. Schedule an appointment to have a general eye examination by an Eyesight Ophthalmic Services doctor or eye surgeon – especially if you are experiencing any of these symptoms. By having a regular eye examination, you can ensure the health and longevity of your vision and identify any potential issues with your eyes in a timely manner.

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Blurry Vision

Blurred vision refers to a lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail. Blurred vision may result from abnormalities such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia, or astigmatism that can be improved with corrective lenses (eyeglasses) or it may signal the presence of eye disease.

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Dry Eyes

Dry eye occurs when the eyes produce too few tears or the tears evaporate too fast. The condition can affect one or both eyes. Lifestyle changes can help, but in severe cases, a person may need medication or surgery.

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Eyelid Issues

A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision.

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Night Driving Problems

As we grow older, our night vision worsens. We have fewer rods (light-sensitive cells in our eyes that distinguish between light and dark) to detect objects in low light and our eyes’ lenses become stiffer and cloudier. Other conditions such as astigmatism can also make it difficult to see at night, affecting peripheral vision and depth perception and worsening glare.

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Halos

Halos are bright circles that surround a light source, like headlights. Glare is light that enters your eye and interferes with your vision. Halos often show up when you’re in a dim or dark place. Glare is more likely in the daytime. They're a normal response to bright lights, but deeper problems can also bring them on.

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a common type of refractive error. It means that some part of your eye (either the cornea or lens) is more curved than it should be. This altered eye shape makes your vision blurry. Most cases of astigmatism can be treated with corrective lenses like eyeglasses or contact lenses.

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Distance Vision Problems

Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a very common vision disorder that is usually diagnosed before age 20. Myopia affects your distance vision. You can see objects that are near well, but have trouble viewing objects that are far, such as grocery store aisle markers or road signs.

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Trouble Reading

Inability to see objects clearly from a close distance can be the result of a few conditions. A common vision condition that causes blurry vision up close is called hyperopia, or farsightedness. Farsightedness is typically the result of a flat cornea or short eyeball, which causes light to focus indirectly on the retina.

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What Our Patients Are Saying

5 Stars
2/13/2022

"Been going for years. Very pleased with the attention to detail and service. There can be a bit of a wait but that’s to be expected with a specialist office."

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5 Stars
12/05/2021

"I had cataract surgery on both eyes. Done at Portsmouth hospital. Excellent care. Dr. Tim Sullivan is great. Very positive experience! I can see clearly now!"

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5 Stars
10/25/2021

"I had cataracts in both eyes and had actually stopped driving because it was so bad. Dr. Szmyd fixed both cataracts within 3 weeks of each other and I am THRILLED."

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What Should I Be Thinking About Before Cataract Surgery?

You will be using your new eyesight every waking moment for the rest of your life. Please take as much time as needed to consult with us as well as your family. Our surgeons, technicians and coordinators are available to help you make the best decision.

Should I consider laser cataract surgery instead of traditional cataract surgery?

What type of lens implant would be best for me after cataract surgery, a monofocal, astigmatism correcting or full focus multifocal lens implant?

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Lucian Szmyd, JR., M.D.
Lucian Szmyd, JR., M.D.
Lucian Szmyd, JR., M.D.

Lucian Szmyd, Jr., M.D. joined Eyesight in 1986. Dr. Szmyd resides in Rye, N.H. with his wife and two sons. In his leisure time he enjoys skiing, golfing, tennis, boating, reading and spending time with his family.

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Warren S. Goldblatt, M.D.
Warren S. Goldblatt, M.D.
Warren S. Goldblatt, M.D.

Warren Goldblatt, MD has been taking care of people in the New Hampshire Seacoast and surrounding areas since 1995. After graduating from Cornell University with distinction, he attended New York University Medical School.

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N. Timothy Peters, M.D., F.A.C.S.
N. Timothy Peters, M.D., F.A.C.S.
N. Timothy Peters, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Peters is a fellowship trained cornea specialist and one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in New England, having performed over 18,000LASIK procedures. Because of his broad experience, Dr. Peters has been selected to be a clinical trainer and proctor for other refractive surgeons, nationwide.

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Marsha C. Kavanagh, M.D.
Marsha C. Kavanagh, M.D.
Marsha C. Kavanagh, M.D.

Dr. Kavanagh is a fellowship trained specialist in Oculoplastic Surgery. She enjoys the diversity of her subspecialty which includes cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, eyebrows, and midface, as well as treatment of tearing problems, thyroid disease, eyelid and orbital tumors and facial trauma.

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Timothy W. Sullivan, M.D.
Timothy W. Sullivan, M.D.
Timothy W. Sullivan, M.D.

Dr. Sullivan is a board certified ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist and graduated magna cum laude with a degree in chemistry from Darmouth College. After graduating from University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at New York Eye.

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Claudia Bartolini, M.D.
Claudia Bartolini, M.D.
Claudia Bartolini, M.D.

Dr. Claudia Bartolini was raised in Hampton, NH and is excited that she has returned to the Seacoast to practice ophthalmology. She attended Dartmouth College, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in chemistry.

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Kinley Beck, M.D.
Kinley Beck, M.D.
Kinley Beck, M.D.

Dr. Kinley Beck was raised in Montgomery, AL. She attended Auburn University where she graduated summa cum laude in biomedical sciences with a minor in business. She earned her medical doctorate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine where she obtained honors in medicine, surgery, pediatrics and psychiatry clerkships.

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Jennifer Ling, M.D.
Jennifer Ling, M.D.
Jennifer Ling, M.D.

Dr. Ling is a fellowship trained specialist in Cornea and External Diseases. She specializes in cutting-edge partial-thickness (DMEK, DSAEK) and full-thickness cornea transplants (PKP), premium cataract surgery, implantable collamer lenses, and LASIK.

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Jason T. Szelog, M.D.
Jason T. Szelog, M.D.
Jason T. Szelog, M.D.

Dr. Jason Szelog was born and raised in Manchester, NH. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY.

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Christopher J. Turner, O.D.
Christopher J. Turner, O.D.
Christopher J. Turner, O.D.

Dr. Christopher Turner joined Eyesight in 2004. In addition to primary care optometry, Dr. Turner provides pre- and post-operative care for refractive surgery at Eyesight's sister company, Clear Advantage Vision Correction Center.

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Lauren K. McLoughlin, O.D.
Lauren K. McLoughlin, O.D.
Lauren K. McLoughlin, O.D.

Dr. Lauren McLoughlin grew up in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Brooklyn College in 1992 magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree. After graduating from SUNY College of Optometry in 1997, Dr. McLoughlin completed her residency in ocular disease and primary care at the VA Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware in 1998.

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Janet Rand, O.D.
Janet Rand, O.D.
Janet Rand, O.D.

Dr. Janet Rand graduated as the valedictorian from the New England College of Optometry in 1998. She then completed a cornea/contact lens residency in 1999 where she did rotations at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Boston Foundation for Sight and Cornea Consultants.

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Renee Lynch, O.D.
Renee Lynch, O.D.
Renee Lynch, O.D.

BS, Rutgers University, New Brunswick; OD, New England College of Optometry (NECO), Boston MA

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Hilary A. Hamer, O.D.
Hilary A. Hamer, O.D.
Hilary A. Hamer, O.D.

Dr. Hamer provides primary eye care to patients for the Somersworth office. She joined Eyesight from the Lowell Community Health Center in Massachusetts where she cared for a diverse patient group in a multidisciplinary setting. She returns to her home state of NH after studying and working in the Boston area for several years and maintains an ongoing interest in research and STEM education.

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Dwight Arvidson, O.D.
Dwight Arvidson, O.D.
Dwight Arvidson, O.D.

Assumption College – Worcester, MA BA-1985 NEWENCO – Boston, MA OD – 1990

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